No. 1,758 in Spanish
punta
"Tip" or "point."
In a sentence
La punta del lápiz está rota.
The tip of the pencil is broken.
In this sentence, 'punta' refers to the pointed end of an object, specifically a pencil.
Vamos a la punta de la montaña para ver el paisaje.
We are going to the peak of the mountain to see the view.
Here, 'punta' refers to the topmost part or peak of the mountain.
Puedes cortar la cuerda con la punta del cuchillo.
You can cut the rope with the point of the knife.
In this context, 'punta' is used to describe the sharp end of a knife utilized for cutting.
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